LovastatinLovastatin (also known as Monacolin K) is a statin medication which is used to treat high blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Its use is recommended along with lifestyle changes. Read from the Drugbox of the Wikipedia article Lovastatin, revision 1373648032.

Property

Value

Formula

C24H36O5, 404.54 g/mol

Bioavailability

5 %

Protein binding

98 %

Elimination half-life

3.5 h

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